Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Regal House Publishing LLC Reeni's Turn
Book SynopsisEleven-year-old Reeni’s world is changing. Her star-of-the-senior-class, college-bound sister has no time for her, sixth grade is full of girls into makeup and diets and crushes, and something deep inside tells Reeni it’s time to become more than a shy girl in the shadows. But when she commits to dancing a solo for her retiring ballet teacher’s final recital, her lifelong fear of performing expands along with her newly-changing body. Lunch friends convince Reeni that a diet will give her courage and self-confidence, but the diet wreaks havoc with Reeni’s life. She lies to her parents, breaks up with her best friend, and loses focus on school work and dance. Reeni faces a painful choice: should she break her commitment to solo and quit dance? Or might she have hidden strengths that could help her come out of the shadows and become the girl she wants to be?Trade Review"In lyrical, deeply moving verse, REENI'S TURN shares both the joy and beauty of dance and the cruel self-doubt caused by our culture's obsession with bodily appearance. This is an extraordinarily empowering book." Claudia Mills , Author of ZERO TOLERANCE and NIXIE NESS, COOKING STAR (After-School Superstars)" REENI'S TURN is a moving story of identity, courage, and self-acceptance. Grannick's verse spins with a dancer's ease: graceful and elegant, determined and powerful. Readers will connect with Reeni's struggle to listen to her inner voice when the world threatens to drown it out, and applaud as she triumphs." Lisa Jenn Bigelow , Author of H AZEL'S THEORY OF EVOLUTION , DRUM ROLL PLEASE , and STARTING FROM HERE"Through beautifully crafted poetry, Carol Coven Grannick creates a main character who is strong yet vulnerable and highly relatable. Reeni's Turn artfully portrays the dance that is middle school--sometimes smooth, sometimes unstable, always growth-rendering." Ami Polonsky , Author of GRACEFULLY GRAYSON , THREADS"Readers will not forget Reeni's passion for dance, her struggles to honor that passion during the turbulence of changes in her life, and her quest to find the balance between body and courage. Carol Coven Grannick is not afraid take show readers a desperate Reeni. But she also gives us the joy of a dancing Reeni. A wonderful story." Jacqueline Briggs Martin , Author of BIM, BAM, BOP...AND OONA and SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY ."The story is told in beautiful poetic language that fits perfectly with the poetry of ballet movements. (Ages 9-12)" Christine Irvin"Reeni Rosenbloom leapt off the page and pirouetted straight into my heart. Her struggles with body image and the pressure to conform to society's ideal were both achingly real and refreshingly honest. Every young girl needs to read this lyrical gem of a novel!" Jenny Meyerhoff , author of The Friendship Garden series, the Louie Burger books, and Playing Cupid .
£13.25
Levine Querido Blablablá: (Gibberish Spanish Edition)
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£15.29
Kodansha America, Inc LDK 17-18 (Omnibus)
Book SynopsisShusei is the most handsome and popular boy at his high school - and he's turned down almost every girl there, including Aoi's best friend. But when his apartment catches fire, he has to move in with his neighbor: Aoi! What will these unwilling roommates become to each other when forced to share an LDK?
£16.99
Kodansha America, Inc LDK 21-22 (Omnibus)
Book SynopsisAoi Nishimori is a high school girl who lives alone in her own apartment, but to her surprise, she discovers that the prince of her school, Shusei Kugayama, has moved in next door! To add to this, a series of crazy happenings result in the two living together under a single roof! Shusei is known to be a heartless guy and Aoi particularly hates him after he coldly rejected her best friend, so a life of cohabitation seems like a recipe for disaster. And yet, Aoi somehow can't stop her heart from pounding when she's with Shusei. Collects volumes 21 & 22.
£16.99
Kodansha America, Inc LDK 23-24 (Omnibus)
Book SynopsisThe shojo romance that's become a cultural touchstone in Japan! This omnibus includes volumes 23 and 24.
£16.99
Kodansha America, Inc Sayonara, Football 15
Book SynopsisMidori and Sumire are soccer stars at rival middle schools, destined to collide-one's a striker, the other a goalie. But the two girls end up in the same high school, with a lazy coach and a bizarre teammate, Nozomi, who brags that she's a genius but can't seem to stop kicking the ball into her own goal. To become champions, they'll have to get over their rivalry and work some magic on the field-not to mention the challenges of growing up.
£11.69
Picture Window Books Cecilia's Fundraiser
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Mordecai's Magic
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Shaw's Solo
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£18.12
Picture Window Books Emily's Big Shot
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£18.12
Capstone Press Mordecia's Magic
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£7.59
Capstone Press Emily's Big Shot
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£8.00
Picture Window Books Yasmin the Detective
£18.12
Capstone Press Yasmin The Detective
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£7.59
Picture Window Books Nicole's Secret
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£18.12
Capstone Press Nicole's Secret
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£8.02
Picture Window Books Rahma's Gift
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£18.12
Capstone Press Rahma's Gift
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£8.00
Picture Window Books Bobby's Story
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£18.12
Capstone Press Bobby's Story
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£7.59
Picture Window Books Nathan's New Moves
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£18.12
Capstone Press Nathan's New Moves
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£7.59
Cherry Lake Publishing Tyaja Uses the Think Test
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£30.60
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Bear's Big Day
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£9.39
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z.
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£8.99
£12.51
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Flipping Forward Twisting Backward
Book SynopsisA diagnosis of dyslexia could change everything for an aspiring fifth-grade gymnast struggling at school in this authentic, high-energy novel in verse. The print edition of this title is set in a font developed to be easy to read.The gym is where Claire shines and she?s on her way to qualifying for the state championships. But at school, she?s known as a troublemaker?which is fine with her since it helps her hide her reading problem. Claire has never been able to make sense of the wobbling jumble of letters on a page.When a sympathetic principal wonders if she?s acting out because she may have dyslexia, she?s stunned. Claire has always assumed she?s dumb, so she?s eager to get evaluated. But her mother balks. Afraid Claire will be labeled ?stupid,? she refuses testing. Can Claire take on both her reading challenges and her mother?s denial? Is it worth jeopardizing her dream of the state championships?Told in clear and poignant verse and featuring black and white illustrations, Claire?s struggle with something that seems to come easily to everyone else will resonate with readers and have them cheering her on.
£13.29
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Art of Insanity
Book SynopsisHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It?s her senior year, and she?s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn?t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there?s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car ?accident? and pressures her into caring for the world?s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie?s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she?s been painting for everyone else.Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience.
£15.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Not Really Buddies
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Tiny Tornadoes
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£13.49
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. The Art of Insanity
Book SynopsisHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing Natalie?s ever done. It?s her senior year, and she?s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing building, it doesn?t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there?s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car ?accident? and pressures her into caring for the world?s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk in which she finds herself. But as Natalie?s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she?s been painting for everyone else.Written from experience, this contemporary YA is a heartfelt and candid exploration into the shame surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative where the protagonist doesn?t die at the end.
£10.44
Holiday House Say Cheese
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£10.33
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Bears Make the Best Writing Buddies
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£16.16
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Bears Make the Best Science Buddies
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£16.19
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies First Day of Unicorn School
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£15.29
Capstone Editions Trouble with a Tiny T
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£15.29
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies First Day of Unicorn School
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£9.49
Capstone Editions School Is Full of Superheroes
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£16.14
Capstone Misadventure Bob Book
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£13.09
Capstone Editions Bears Make the Best Writing Buddies
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£9.49
Capstone Editions Bears Make the Best Science Buddies
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£9.49
Kane/Miller Book Publishers The Special Guest
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£7.16
Sourcebooks, Inc Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo’s Super Adventure
Book Synopsis"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." — PeopleSuperheroes wear masks to protect against viruses! Come along in this Elmo picture book as he gets ready to go off to school and be a mask hero!Today is going to be a SUPER day! Elmo is heading to school, and he wants to be a school superhero! Young children will join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and washing hands. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children calm school anxiety and understand new and different routines they may experience during the pandemic, such as Wearing a kids face mask Anxiety about leaving home Washing hands frequently Social distancing Not being able to give hugs or high-fives to friends Staggered schedules Why some friends may not be at school Temperature checks New classroom seating arrangementsHeroes Wear Masks is a sweet and educational mask book for kids that reminds readers it's super to help everyone stay healthy and safe! It's the perfect pandemic book with tools to discuss important topics as kids go back to school, preschool, daycare, or out in any public setting where they'd need a face mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.Plus, this Sesame Street book includes bonus tips for grown-ups in the back with language parents, caregivers, and educators can use with young children to talk about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond!Trade Review"[Heroes Wear Masks] is all about helping kids because so many are having to adjust especially going to school... a special message for everybody who is transitioning back to school in one way or another. " - Hoda Kotb on NBC Today Show"Filled with tips from Elmo to help kids who are a little nervous as they navigate this new normal. [Heroes Wear Masks] has something we can all learn: Elmo and his friends do belly breathing every morning because it's a nice thing to start the day." - Vladimir Duthiers on CBS This Morning"In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo's Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers' hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine." - People"Elmo is nervous about starting school, but learns to wash his hands, take deep breaths and wear a mask to keep everyone safe." - Today.com, '17 books to ease kids' anxiety about coronavirus'"I highly recommend this book to families of young children. I also think teachers of young children should have this in their library right now and be reading it to their students." - NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards)
£10.49
Sourcebooks The Light She Feels Inside
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£17.34
Sourcebooks Wonderland My First Day of Kindergarten
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£10.99
Lerner Publishing Group Bo and the School Bully
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£11.89
Lerner Publishing Group Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School
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£11.96
Hightree Publishing You Have a Voice
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£18.99
